Donald R. Peffer

Donald R. Peffer, 82, of Chewton, died on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at the Edison Manor in New Castle, following a lengthy illness.

Born June 29, 1928, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ira L. and Leona Hardy Peffer.

He was married on September 11, 1948, to the late Edith M. Craven, who passed away on September 26, 2008.

Donald worked at Babcock and Wilcox for 10 years and then retired from U.S. Steel in Ellwood City. After his retirement he worked at Delmar Golf Course for over 15 years. He was affiliated with the Chewton Christian Church and a member of the Hungarian Home in Ellwood City.

Survivors include daughter, Kathy Peffer Best of Ellwood City; three sons, Donald (Noreen) Peffer of Chambersburg, PA, David Peffer of Chewton, and Terry Peffer of Punxsutawney, PA; two sisters, Alice Graham and Ruth Peffer French of Ellwood City; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda L. Cragle, on November 24, 2006, and two brothers, Edward and Frank Peffer.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, Main Street, Wampum, with Pastor Dick Allen of Chewton Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow in Lillyville Church of God Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

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